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Unfortunately for this review, I have not been ravaged by the Yeti before. But if it’s anything like what happens when you make one too many White Wizzard jokes around Steel Druhm, then it must be a ruthless and altogether ungraceful experience. If so, then Sweden’s Ravaged by the Yeti do the experience justice. Yet another project of guitarist/vocalist Rogga Johansson (Paganizer, Ribspreader, among many, many others), Ravaged by the Yeti first unleashed their Yeti-themed grind-infused death metal on 2023’s Apex Predator. In 2026, they return with a fresh lineup of Johansson, bassist Mike Borders (ex-Massacre), and drummer Jon Rudin (Monstrous). Snowbound Horror promises savagery, plain and simple. Can Ravaged by the Yeti’s simulacrum of their namesake act prove as memorable as the real deal?

Ravaged by the Yeti do one thing on Snowbound Horror, and that’s spill guts out over the snow. Not their guts, mind you; there’s nothing confessional about this. Through Johansson’s gore-slathered growls, Ravaged by the Yeti treat their listeners to one blood-soaked scene to the next. Himalayan explorers are ripped to pieces (“By the Hand of the Beast”), reduced to slurry (“Human Spoil”), and stuffed in the Abominable Snowman’s freezer (“Frozen Stiff”) before all’s said and done on Snowbound Horror. These savage snippets are captured through Ravaged by the Yeti’s commitment to icy, no-frills death metal. Songs like “Vengeance in Fur” and “Death by Icicle” flex big riffs and punchy kicks while never letting up on the bludgeonings. If you only want a heaping helping of violence out of your death metal, or if Frozen Soul’s latest has you hankering for more cold, Ravaged by the Yeti have you covered with Snowbound Horror.

Snowbound Horror lives off meat-headed riffcraft. Raiding Bolt Thrower’s arsenal of heavy groove ordnance, songs like “As Fangs Go Deep,” “Beast Prey,” and “Snowbound Horror” bash and rumble with bestial, straightforward aggression. Apex Predator’s grind influence largely takes a backseat to this death-groove on Snowbound Horror, but songs like “By the Hand of the Beast” and “Tusk of the Yeti” maintain grind’s speed and serrated assault. It helps that Ravaged by the Yeti sport drums with adequate thump and snap to them, a surprisingly dynamic mix, and a guitar tone thick and wet as carrion. Between the riffs and growls, rudimentary guitar leads spring up from time to time (“Human Spoil,” “They Came through the Cold”) along with the occasional slick drum fill (“Tusk of the Yeti”). By now, Johansson can probably write respectable death riffs in his sleep, and Ravaged by the Yeti doesn’t disappoint in this regard.

What does disappoint about Snowbound Horror, however, is its one-note quality. Obviously, Ravaged by the Yeti’s explicit theming limits their creative scope, but Snowbound Horror utilizes too few basic riff shapes and compositions to stay fresh. “Beast Prey” opens with a riff far too similar to the preceding “As Fangs Go Deep”‘s opening riff, and the few solo-esque leads across Snowbound Horror all sit too closely on the same part of the neck. Only “They Came through the Cold” sticks out upon repeat listens, as Ravaged by the Yeti employ a smidge more melody and storytelling focus on this particular tale of terror. For the most part, what could be said about any one song on Snowbound Horror could be just as applicable to any other song. What Ravaged by the Yeti do is fun, but with a very limited set of tools stretched across thirty-five minutes, Snowbound Horror’s grizzly cheek runs cold by the time “Land of Ice and Snow” closes out.

Ravaged by the Yeti’s Snowbound Horror is more enjoyable than an actual ravaging by the Yeti, but not quite as memorable. It’s a lot more fun than the rating below might suggest, but it would be dishonest of me to say it hasn’t run thin after several listens. If you value gore and grit above all in your death metal, Ravaged by the Yeti might be your picnic. But as a whole artistic package, Snowbound Horror goes by in a blur, hitting hard during its time but leaving little impact in its wake. When I get mangled and masticated by a cryptid, that’s not the story I want to share afterwards.

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Rating: Mixed
DR: 8 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps MP3
Label: Testimony Records
Websites: facebook.com/RavagedbytheYeti | ravagedbytheyeti.bandcamp.com
Releases Worldwide: July 10th, 2026

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Four years after the release of their Chasing A Dream record, Iceland power metal bringers Palantír are now in studio where they have started tracking down new tunes for the follow-up.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Vancouver Hard Rockers Adrenaline Junkies Unleash Self-Titled EP Packed With Classic 80’s Attitude And Modern Muscle
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VANCOUVER, BC, Canada, May 15, 2026. Vancouver hard rock outfit Adrenaline Junkies has officially released their explosive self-titled EP, delivering a fist-pumping collection of high-energy rock anthems inspired by the golden era of 80’s hard rock while injecting a heavier modern edge.
Built on soaring vocals, blistering guitar work, thunderous rhythms, and unforgettable hooks, Adrenaline Junkies captures everything fans love about the classic hard rock sound. From driving riffs to arena-ready choruses, the EP pays tribute to legendary influences such as Ozzy Osbourne, Skid Row, and Zakk Wylde while carving out its own identity.
The release features the tracks:
Killing Myself To Live
Love Is Like a Shotgun
Are You Ready?
No Risk No Reward
Fronted by vocalist Pete Klassen , the band is powered by the dynamic guitar and bass work of Jeremy Rowlands , the hard-hitting drumming of Seamus O’Neil , and the production expertise of engineer Colin Ryley , whose work helped bring the band’s massive sound to life.
With soaring leads, crunchy riffs, and a relentless rock and roll spirit, Adrenaline Junkies deliver the kind of music made for loud stereos, open highways, and packed clubs. The self-titled EP showcases a band that embraces the swagger and melody of classic hard rock while hitting with the weight and intensity modern audiences crave.
Fans of traditional hard rock, melodic metal, and guitar-driven music won’t want to miss this release.
The Adrenaline Junkies EP is available now through the band’s official Bandcamp page.
Lineup:
Pete Klassen – Vocals
Jeremy Rowlands – Guitars, Bass
Seamus O’Neil – Drums
Produced and Engineered by: Colin Ryley
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Ozzy Osbourne, Skid Row, Zakk Wylde, Dokken, Ratt, Lynch Mob, Black Label Society
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Rarely does it happen in the music industry that a band waits more than thirty years to release its debut album, but Finland’s The Solitude has done exactly that. Originally founded in 1993 by Janne Parviainen – drummer of Ensiferum and Satanic North – the project initially began as a Candlemass tribute project, taking its […]

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Amon Amarth has taken an unexpected turn with its first acoustic release, “Upphaf”. Rather than relying on the band’s trademark melodic death metal attack, the new track presents a stripped-down interpretation inspired by Norse storytelling. Built around haunting melodies and layered choral arrangements, the song captures the atmosphere of a tale shared around a longhouse fire, offering a different perspective on the band’s enduring fascination with Oden ahead of its next full-length studio album.

“Upphaf” was produced by Jacob Hansen and is available digitally through Metal Blade Records, accompanied by a music video directed by Pavel Trebukhin.

Since forming in 1992 in Tumba, Sweden, Amon Amarth has grown into one of metal’s biggest live acts. Over the years, the band has toured alongside Slayer, Guns N’ Roses, Foo Fighters, and Pantera, while also headlining its own major shows, including sold-out performances at The Forum in Los Angeles and Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Denver.

Festival appearances have played a major role in the band’s rise. Amon Amarth has headlined some of Europe’s biggest events, including a 2024 performance at Wacken Open Air in front of 85,000 fans. Louder described that show as “a 19-song masterclass in unbeatable, indefatigable force…a repertoire of songs that can conquer the biggest crowds on the planet,” highlighting the band’s reputation as one of metal’s premier live attractions. The group has also twice topped the bill at Bloodstock Open Air, appeared four times at Download Festival, and played Summer Breeze on eight occasions, six of those as headliners.

The band’s audience has continued to expand without moving away from the heaviness that built its reputation. Interest surrounding Amon Amarth‘s 2026 North American tour with Dethklok and Castle Rat reflects that continued momentum, attracting fans across multiple generations.

Commercially, Amon Amarth has maintained a strong presence on the charts. Jomsviking reached No. 1 in Germany, while both Berserker and The Great Heathen Army topped the U.S. Billboard Hard Rock Albums chart and the Canadian Billboard Top Current Albums chart. The Great Heathen Army also earned a Grammis nomination for Hard Rock/Metal Album of the Year.

Few modern metal bands have influenced concert culture the way Amon Amarth has with the now-famous Viking row. Widely believed to have started during the band’s 2009 appearance at Bloodstock Open Air, the tradition sees fans sitting on the ground and mimicking the rowing of a Viking longship together. The release of “Put Your Back Into The Oar” in 2022 further embraced the ritual, with frontman Johann Hegg saying: “We thought it was a good idea to write a song about The Row! This one is for you, the fans, wherever you are — and may Oden guide you as you row to your destiny in uncharted seas!”

The Viking row has since spread beyond Amon Amarth shows, appearing at concerts by other artists and even among crowds during the 2026 World Cup. Even so, video footage continues to point to Amon Amarth audiences as the origin of the now-recognized tradition.

More than three decades after the band’s formation, Amon Amarth remains built on the same sense of unity that has defined its career. That spirit is reflected in Johann Hegg‘s lyrics from last year’s “We Rule The Waves”:

“From cradle until the grave / As long as the sun sets in the west / We rule the waves / Our restless hearts / Have brought us far / As far as Vinland’s shores / We’ve gone further / Than any man has ever gone before.”

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“Legion Of Doom”, the third advance single from Left To Die‘s forthcoming Death covers album Initium Mortis, has surfaced online. The band has also confirmed an extensive touring plan across the Latin American region.
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Cemetery Skyline are pleased to announce that they will perform two headline shows in China and two in Japan this coming September.
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Dublin’s Lankum, last heard collaborating with Fontaines D.C.’s Grian Chatten on the Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man soundtrack, have a stark, doomy, experimental take on traditional Irish folk music. A lot of their power comes from the bell-clear voice of singer Radie Peat. Today, Peat releases her first-ever debut single, and it continues the Lankum project of spooky traditionalism.

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Corey Taylor says it’s taken three therapists working together to help him appreciate what he actually has. The Slipknot frontman opened up about the process during a recent appearance on Mythical Kitchen’s “Last Meals” podcast, describing a three-year journey that began the moment he realized how his own behavior had been affecting the people closest to him.

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Scott Penfold breaks down Corey Taylor’s mental health revelation on today’s Metal Breakdown Daily — on why hearing a frontman at Taylor’s level talk this openly about ongoing therapy still matters in metal, and what his comments about gratitude and appreciation actually reveal about where he’s at now. Download the free Loaded Radio App on Apple iOS and Google Play to stream the full breakdown.

What Corey Taylor Actually Said

Taylor didn’t mince words about the moment things came into focus. “I woke up one day and realized that I wasn’t happy. I had hurt everyone that I loved. I’d hurt people I worked with,” he said on the podcast. He traced the realization back roughly three years, describing a slow decline he hadn’t fully registered until it became impossible to ignore. “It’d just been getting worse and worse until I realized that this person who I was, I hated,” Taylor said, adding that he now attributes much of it to insecurity and a persistent feeling that nothing he’d accomplished was ever enough.

The Work Of Three Therapists

In the years since, Taylor has coordinated treatment through three separate mental health therapists working together — a process he described bluntly as “the arduous process of building me back up.” He was careful to note it hasn’t been a clean or finished journey. “It hasn’t been perfect. It’s meant looking at a lot of the mistakes that I’ve made and doing my best to make amends for it,” he said, without detailing specifics beyond acknowledging his family among those he’s had to make things right with.

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Alicia’s Role In All Of It

Taylor credited his wife, Alicia, directly with helping him reach this point, saying plainly, “if it wasn’t for her, honestly, I wouldn’t be here.” The couple married in October 2019, roughly six months after Taylor proposed, having gone public with their relationship the year prior. He described her as the first person in his life who loved him without wanting anything from him, and pointed to her sense of self as something he’s leaned on while working through his own mental health. “She’s my inspiration in a lot of ways because she knows who she is and she knows without life, without family, what is success?” he said.

This Isn’t Taylor’s First Time Being This Direct

Taylor has been candid about his mental health before. Back in 2024, he opened up about canceling a North American solo tour after his workload pushed him to what he called “a real dark point,” crediting a reprioritization of family and personal limits with pulling him back. This new three-year timeline appears to overlap with and extend that same broader stretch of self-examination, suggesting a longer, ongoing process rather than a single isolated moment. Even as he’s worked through it privately, Taylor’s public-facing career hasn’t slowed — Slipknot’s current lineup remains active and the band continues to tour, with Taylor now describing a pre-show ritual of prayer and gratitude that he credits with helping him separate the rage of the stage from who he is off it.

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TL;DR

• Corey Taylor revealed he’s been seeing three therapists simultaneously over the past three years
• He described a realization that his insecurity and behavior had hurt people he loved and worked with
• Taylor credited his wife, Alicia, as central to his recovery, saying “if it wasn’t for her, honestly, I wouldn’t be here”
• The couple married in October 2019 after going public with their relationship the year before
• This builds on Taylor’s 2024 disclosure about canceling a tour amid a personal breakdown

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FAQ: Corey Taylor’s Mental Health

Taylor’s had plenty to say about the darker corners of his own head over the years — hearing him talk this openly about the ongoing work of fixing it is a different kind of honest. Share your thoughts in the comments, and follow Loaded Radio for continuing coverage.

This piece touches on mental health. If you or someone you know is struggling, the SAMHSA National Helpline (1-800-662-4357) offers free, confidential support.

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Five Finger Death Punch has added another milestone to its career, landing its 18th No. 1 single on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart with “Eye Of The Storm”.

The track has already drawn strong reactions from rock and metal media. Revolver wrote that it “mixes a flurry of battering metal chugs with a sense of melody, plus Ivan Moody‘s pensive-but-barked lyrics hinting at fears, regrets, burdens, blame, and the search for some kind of inner peace,” while Loudwire described it as, “The song is a driving, furious banger that kicks off what’s expected to be a new album cycle in grand fashion.”

With the success of “Eye Of The Storm”, Five Finger Death Punch has extended its record for the longest streak of consecutive No. 1 singles in the 45-year history of Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart.

The song appears on the band’s upcoming tenth studio album, Legacy. The digital edition is scheduled for release on July 31, while CD, vinyl, and cassette editions will follow on September 18.

Meanwhile, Five Finger Death Punch continues to support its recent releases, Best Of – Volume 1 and Best Of – Volume 2. Both collections include newly recorded versions of some of the band’s best-known songs. Among them are the chart-topping “I Refuse”, featuring In This Moment vocalist Maria Brink on Best Of – Volume 1, and “The End”, featuring Babymetal, on Best Of – Volume 2.

“The End” topped Japan’s iTunes Metal chart and climbed to No. 18 on the country’s overall iTunes chart, marking another notable achievement for an international rock act. In the United States, the song also became the first rock radio chart entry to feature Japanese lyrics, eventually reaching No. 1.

Both Best Of – Volume 1 and Best Of – Volume 2 were produced after the band’s original master recordings were sold without Five Finger Death Punch being informed or given the chance to recover ownership of them.

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